Furcy

Overview

In 1817, on Bourbon Island (Reunion Island), a compelling narrative unfolds. Following the passing of his mother, the enslaved Furcy stumbles upon a letter of emancipation amidst her belongings – an unexpected key to his indirect liberation. Aided by the support of abolitionist prosecutor Gilbert Boucher, Furcy courageously embarks on a legal crusade against his master, Joseph Lory, in a bid to substantiate his claim to freedom. This legal saga, marked by numerous twists and turns, spans almost three decades. Furcy endures imprisonment and exile in Mauritius for a significant portion of this period. It is only in 1846 that he finally presents his case before the Royal Court of Paris. Furcy’s triumph in the courtroom distinguishes him as one of the rare slaves in French history to achieve legal emancipation several years prior to the definitive abolition of slavery.

Cast

Makita Samba

Furcy

Romain Duris

Boucher

Ana Girardot

Virginie

Vincent Macaigne

Lory

Liya Kebede

Constance

Frédéric Pierrot

Moreau

André Marcon

Master Moreau

Micha Lescot

Pol Satin

Moussa Mansaly

Brabant

Philippe Torreton

Aimé Bougevin